Astley Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Astley Primary School
Address: Fakenham Road
Town/City: Melton Constable
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR24 2HH
Telephone Number: 01263 860212
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Synergy Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Synergy Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jennifer Goakes
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 200 (46% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 27%

Location and administration

URN: 144565
DfE Number: 926/2413
UKPRN: 10064488
UPRN: 100091556232
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Norfolk (E07000147)
Constituency: North Norfolk (E14001396)
Electoral Ward: Briston (E05011836)

Easting & Northing: 605381E, 333030N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 51' 22.32" N 1° 2' 57.17" E
Plus Code: 9F43V24X+FM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Freya Anderson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mrs Katie Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Jodie Blaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Mrs Karen Cornish - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2020 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Jennifer Goakes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Maria Hodge - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Mr Robert Kelly-Bellow - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Elizabeth Newstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 November 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Dorothy Pegg - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 February 2028.
  • Doctor Graham Pickhaver - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 July 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Warricker - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.